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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.23, 9,108.57 and 2,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.23, 9,108.57 and 2,122.71 is: 3,184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.23 : 9,108.57 = 2,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.23/9,108.57 = 2,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.23x = 9,108.57 × 2,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.23x = 19,334,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,334,852.62/6,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.15

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